Celebrating the life of
Gene C. Presley
August 14, 1929 - May 09, 2016
SAVANNAH - Gene C. Presley, 86, died Monday, May 9, 2016, under the care of Hospice Savannah. He was born August 29, 1929, in Dublin, GA, the son of Roy C. and Ivy Dell Presley, brother of Maroy Tilton and the late Fain T. Presley. He is survived by his devoted wife of 57 years, Wanda Joyce, a daughter Gina (John McCall) and son Jeff (Maranda) - three granddaughters, Lexi, Adrian and Maggie. His family moved to Savannah when he was 12 years old and after finishing school he enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he served 4 years. He returned to Savannah and started an upholstery business, Presley's Auto Trim, where he worked until retiring six years ago. He was a lifetime member of the Alee Temple Mobile Classics Unit and in his younger years enjoyed riding mini-bikes and dune buggies in the parades. But his biggest joy and accomplishment was his family whom he loved dearly and spent much time with.
The family will receive friends on Friday, May 13, from 10:00 - 11:00 am and funeral service will follow at 11:00 am at Fox & Weeks Funeral Home, Islands Chapel. Entombment will be in the Hillcrest Abbey East Mausoleum.
Please sign our on-line guest book at www.foxandweek.com
May Jehovah give your family the needed strength to cope with the loss of your loved one. Isaiah 65:17
- Kelly, Pooler , Ga
I miss him more and more we had a lot of nice talks hope Joyce you take care Deborah
- Deborah Anderson, Guyton, Ga
Joyce, Gina, Jeff and Family my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. I know your faith in God and fond memories will bring you all through this sad time.
- Marie Neidlinger, Savannah, Ga.
Gene was one fortunate man! He had a family who loved him and cared for him tirelessly until his last breath. I didn't know him well, but his legacy will be passed on in the wonderful wife, children and grandchildren he leaves behind. Our prayers are with you as you grieve and find the "new" normal. All Our Love, Marci, Tim and Alex
- The Herndons, Savannah, GA
Joyce,Jeff,Gina and family y'all have been a wonderful family taking care of gene and I don't know of anything he loved more than his family he was the nicest kindest man I knew and always a true gentleman we will miss him a lot but he didn't deserve to suffer anymore I will remember all our good times and he will remain in our heart rest in peace our dear friend Lester and glenda
- Claxton, Sav, Ga
May your fond memories bring you comfort during this time.
- Bobbie Jo Veal Davis, Dublin, GA
Ms Joyce, Gina and Jeff, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Mr. Gene was a sweet man, I remember all the camping trips to little Tybee. He always had a smile on his face. God Bless.
- Bonnie Sikes Thomas, Savannah, Ga
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Gene will be greatly missed. Bubba & Liz Tedder
- B. G. "Bubba" Tedder, Savannah, GA
THINKING OF YOU ,SENDING PRAYERS FOR YOU FAMILY
- VALENZUELA FAMILY, SAVANNAH, GA.
Gene will be missed. I remember the times when he and Fain would come to visit us on the farm. I remember when Gene was in the Navy he gave me a picture of him in uniform, I told the girls at school that he was my boyfriend. Of course I was not old enough to have a boyfriend and he was my cousin! I send my condolences to the family.
- Hilda Veal Walls, Dublin, Ga
Thinking of you, sending prayers for your family. Miriam
- Potter, Richmond Hill , Ga
Ms. Presley, Gina & Jeff and all, my heart is with all of you at this time. I pray for that peace that passes all understanding that the Bible speaks of for all of you. I know God will send the Comforter for all of you.
- Susie and Robby Gault, Guyton, GA
May Jehovah give your family the needed strength to cope with the loss of your loved one. Isaiah 65:17
- Kelly, Pooler , Ga
I miss him more and more we had a lot of nice talks hope Joyce you take care Deborah
- Deborah Anderson, Guyton, Ga
Joyce, Gina, Jeff and Family my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. I know your faith in God and fond memories will bring you all through this sad time.
- Marie Neidlinger, Savannah, Ga.
Gene was one fortunate man! He had a family who loved him and cared for him tirelessly until his last breath. I didn't know him well, but his legacy will be passed on in the wonderful wife, children and grandchildren he leaves behind. Our prayers are with you as you grieve and find the "new" normal. All Our Love, Marci, Tim and Alex
- The Herndons, Savannah, GA
Joyce,Jeff,Gina and family y'all have been a wonderful family taking care of gene and I don't know of anything he loved more than his family he was the nicest kindest man I knew and always a true gentleman we will miss him a lot but he didn't deserve to suffer anymore I will remember all our good times and he will remain in our heart rest in peace our dear friend Lester and glenda
- Claxton, Sav, Ga
May your fond memories bring you comfort during this time.
- Bobbie Jo Veal Davis, Dublin, GA
Ms Joyce, Gina and Jeff, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Mr. Gene was a sweet man, I remember all the camping trips to little Tybee. He always had a smile on his face. God Bless.
- Bonnie Sikes Thomas, Savannah, Ga
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Gene will be greatly missed. Bubba & Liz Tedder
- B. G. "Bubba" Tedder, Savannah, GA
THINKING OF YOU ,SENDING PRAYERS FOR YOU FAMILY
- VALENZUELA FAMILY, SAVANNAH, GA.
Gene will be missed. I remember the times when he and Fain would come to visit us on the farm. I remember when Gene was in the Navy he gave me a picture of him in uniform, I told the girls at school that he was my boyfriend. Of course I was not old enough to have a boyfriend and he was my cousin! I send my condolences to the family.
- Hilda Veal Walls, Dublin, Ga
Thinking of you, sending prayers for your family. Miriam
- Potter, Richmond Hill , Ga
Ms. Presley, Gina & Jeff and all, my heart is with all of you at this time. I pray for that peace that passes all understanding that the Bible speaks of for all of you. I know God will send the Comforter for all of you.
- Susie and Robby Gault, Guyton, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
